YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
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The YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type is a limited production tropical climate ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by California Base Mobile Suit Factory. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The Dom Tropical Test Type was equipped with external antennas, backpacks, and other optional parts which could be attached or replaced on the existing MS-09 Doms. The resulting part-replacement was called the YMS-09D, with a total of 30 units were reportedly upgraded at the California Base factory. Of which, four units were assigned to Zeon Army's desert warfare unit theCaracal Corpsstationed in North Africa, with two units being conversion from the mass-produced Doms. One of these four units was the personal…
Within the story, the YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type first appears in 0079 U.C. and was last seen in 0094 U.C.
The YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type was developed from YMS-09 Prototype Dom. It in turn led to 4 derived units — MS-09F/TROP Dom Tropen, MS-09K-1 Dom Cannon, MS-09K-2 Dom Cannon and MS-09[NF] Dom Gnomides. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type has appeared in 8 Gundam releases across 1983–2021, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam - Burning Pursuit, Mobile Suit Gundam The MSV: The Mobile Suit Variations, Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0094: Across the Sky and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2 and 3 more.
It was fielded by Caracal Corps, Noisy Fairy Squadron, Principality of Zeon and Zeon Remnants.
2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- YMS-09D
- Classification
- Limited Production Tropical Climate Ground Mobile Suit
- Manufacturer
- California Base Mobile Suit Factory
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Power source
- Thermonuclear Fusion Reactor
- Armor
- Super Hard Steel Alloy
- First seen
- 0079 U.C.
- Last seen
- 0094 U.C.
Armaments
- Heat Saber (melee)
- H&L (other) — GB03K/360mm Giant Bazooka
- Knuckle Shield (shield)
Production Timeline
The YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type has appeared in 6 releases from 1983 to 2021.
Games featuring the YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type
The YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type is playable in 2 Gundam games.
Development Lineage
Developed from
Develops into & variants
YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type Model Kits
2 catalogued model kits for the YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type (plus 2 figures and other collectibles):
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Frequently asked questions about the YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type
- What is the YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type?
- The YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type is a limited production tropical climate ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by California Base Mobile Suit Factory. It is considered canon within the franchise. The Dom Tropical Test Type was equipped with external antennas, backpacks, and other optional parts which could be attached or replaced on the existing MS-09 Doms.
- What was the YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type developed from?
- The YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type was developed from YMS-09 Prototype Dom. Its full development lineage is mapped on the YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type?
- 4 units were developed from or built as variants of the YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type: MS-09F/TROP Dom Tropen, MS-09K-1 Dom Cannon, MS-09K-2 Dom Cannon and MS-09[NF] Dom Gnomides.
- Which factions operated the YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type?
- The YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type was operated by Caracal Corps, Noisy Fairy Squadron, Principality of Zeon and Zeon Remnants.
- How big is the YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type?
- The YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type is armoured in Super Hard Steel Alloy.
- Which Gundam series does the YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type appear in?
- The YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type appears in 6 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983): Mobile Suit Variation, Mobile Suit Gundam - Burning Pursuit, Mobile Suit Gundam The MSV: The Mobile Suit Variations, Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0094: Across the Sky, Mobile Suit Gundam Bandiera and Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy (manga).
- Which Gundam games is the YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type in?
- The YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type is playable in 2 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2 and Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Variation (1983), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type?
- Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type Gunpla kits & merchandise (4). Reference: Gundam Wiki.